Adobe Photoshop CS4 Introduction & Intermediate

In this Adobe Photoshop CS4 2 day course You will understand and use the various elements in the Photoshop CS4 interface so as to efficiently work with the software. You will use the different tools in Photoshop for selecting parts of images and identify the need for having layers in a Photoshop document. You will also organize the different components of the design as layers. With the layered Photoshop document thus created, you will apply layer effects and other special effects in order to enhance the appearance of the design. Once the design is finalized, you will save images in both print and web formats.

Delivery Method

Target Students

Target students include professional or amateur photographers who... more details

Target students include professional or amateur photographers who want to use the robust features of Photoshop to enhance, modify, and organize their photographs, and anyone interested in working toward the Adobe Visual Communications using Photoshop certification.

Prerequisites

To ensure your success in your course, you should have a basic comfort level with digital photography. For example, you have used a digital camera and have downloaded images to your computer or other storage device

Certification

This course is one of a series of courses that addresses Adobe Certified Associate skill set. The Adobe Certified Associate certification is for individuals who use Adobe software and who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Adobe products. Certification candidates must pass one or more proficiency exams in order to earn Adobe Certified Associate status.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will... more details

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explore the Adobe Photoshop CS4 environment.

Determine the resolution and graphic type.

Work with selections.

Work with multiple layers.

Enhance images.

Identify the various image mode characteristics and colour adjustment options.

Save images in the web, print, and PDF formats.

Use the tools available in Adobe Photoshop to enhance an image.

Create and edit vector paths.

Create custom fills and patterns.

Work with layers.

Automate tasks in Adobe Photoshop.

Use the video tools available in Adobe Photoshop to edit and export video files.